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Posted on January 22nd, 2012 | No Comments

Not an Arsenal-United preview

Ducky tries very hard to maintain equanimity about Super Sunday. By not thinking about Super Sunday.



Posted on January 21st, 2012 | No Comments

3-5-2? 4-2-2-2? It’s a King size question! Man City V Spurs preview

With less than 24 hours remaining till our crucial game at Manchester City my thoughts turn to our line up, particularly the absence of Emmanuel Adebayor as a condition of his loan from our opponents. Consequently this may be the … Continue readi…



Posted on January 21st, 2012 | No Comments

A day to forget, yet worth remembering

I’ve re-posted the match review of the 1-5 home defeat against City (it’s a little further down). I think I knee-jerked a little in places (that’s the magic of hindsight) but more of a controlled knee-jerk than all-out effigy burning voodoo doll pinnin…



Posted on January 21st, 2012 | No Comments

Match Preview: Man City v Tottenham Hotspur

THFC1882 welcomes another new guest writer. I’ve been wanting this guy to write for the blog for ages and finally he’s found the time. Here’s Adam Nathan with his preview of Tottenham Hotspur’s crucial visit to Manchester City. Spurs travel to the Etihad on Sunday to face perhaps their fiercest competitors for the Premier League [...]



Posted on January 8th, 2012 | No Comments

Wenger admits that he will sign defender until end of season – Bridge anyone?

Arsene Wenger has constantly admitted that he just needed a “short-term” solution to Arsenal’s defensive injury problems, and he has now made it clear that he will be taking someone on until the end of the season. Wenger said: “…



Posted on January 8th, 2012 | No Comments

Manchester Derby is a season finale

This is it.



Posted on January 6th, 2012 | No Comments

Arsenal close to signing Wayne Bridge?

Arsene Wenger has made it clear that a temporary signing of a left-back is an immediate priority for Arsenal before the Gunners play their next League game against Swansea, and it seems that he could be close to signing one, according to the Metro this…



Posted on January 4th, 2012 | No Comments

Why this football veri?

There is definitely such a thing as too much football.



Posted on January 3rd, 2012 | No Comments

Patrick Vieira talks about why he doesn’t work for Arsenal

The Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira, who was the captain of the famous Invincibles and scored the penalty that won Arsenal their last trophy in 2005, has been speaking about why he decided to work for Man City rather than Arsenal when he retired from pla…



Posted on December 29th, 2011 | No Comments

Are Liverpool FC inherently racist?

A BFZ Times exclusive that exposes all nasty undercurrents in the Liverpool racism row. For real.



Posted on December 28th, 2011 | No Comments

Arsenal chasing prolific young Swedish striker

There have been numerous reports lately linking Arsenal with the prolific young Swede John Guidetti, who is currently on loan at Feyenoord in Holland from Manchester City. The 19 year-old has burst upon the scene in the Eredvisie lately with 11 goals (…



Posted on December 24th, 2011 | No Comments

Wenger Doesn’t Rule Out Bridge Loan

Arsene Wenger has refused to rule out a loan move for unwanted Manchester City left back Wayne Bridge. The ex-England international has played just a single game for the Manchester club all season and even that game was a league cup match and not a mat…



Posted on December 21st, 2011 | No Comments

Suarez had this coming

Maddy returns with a splash, as he jumps right into the murky pool that is racism



Posted on December 21st, 2011 | No Comments

Arsenal Let’s Take a Look

Arsenal’s 8 game unbeaten run in the premier league came to an end on Sunday night at Etihad Stadium. Second half David Silva goal was enough to send City back to the top of Premier League table. Though Gunners piled the pressure on city defence and cr…



Posted on December 19th, 2011 | No Comments

It was a Match that we deserved more

I have heard that people are saying that it was a match that Arsenal could not afford to lose and now that we have, Arsenal have no chance of winning the league. But in reality did we really have a chance of winning the league? Sure if we went the res…



Posted on December 19th, 2011 | No Comments

Collateral damages as Wenger hints at winter signings

The match against Man City was meant to be a yardstick to measure how far we’ve truly come since that massacre against their neighbours. Losing one nil to Man City at their home ground is by no means a disgrace and the match showed we are truly o…



Posted on December 19th, 2011 | No Comments

Collateral damages as Wenger hints at winter signings

The match against Man City was meant to be a yardstick to measure how far we’ve truly come since that massacre against their neighbours. Losing one nil to Man City at their home ground is by no means a disgrace and the match showed we are truly o…



Posted on December 19th, 2011 | No Comments

Positives taken from Arsenal’s loss against Manchester City

Arsenal was on a blistering run of form before it ended abruptly in the hands of Manchester City. The game was an enthralling encounter that provided end to end football with the neutrals fully entertained. Both teams needed victories for various reaso…



Posted on December 18th, 2011 | No Comments

Manchester City 1 Arsenal 0: The Gunners fall further behind the leading pack

Consistency is a key attribute that has resulted in league wins and cup victories in seasons past. There are other factors which include luck, injury-free players and refereeing decisions among others. Arsenal has been on a consistent run of form since…



Posted on December 18th, 2011 | No Comments

Arsenal defeated at the Etihad Stadium

A second-half goal from Spanish midfielder David Silva was enough for league leaders Manchester City to defeat Arsenal a the Etihad Stadium. Arsène Wenger named an unchanged side to the team which defeated Everton last weekend. Former Arsenal midfield…



Posted on December 18th, 2011 | No Comments

Man City 1-0 Arsenal: Player ratings

Sure, it wasn’t a great result today, but not many teams are going to turn up at Man City and give them a game like that. The Arsenal players should be proud of that performance. After that performance, you’ve got … Continue reading →



Posted on December 18th, 2011 | No Comments

Time to matador Mancini’s bulls on parade

Nicks is quietly confident ahead of the Man City game, because Arsenal are already stacked up against it



Posted on December 18th, 2011 | No Comments

Man City v Arsenal – Preview, Team News and Prediction

After a rare week’s rest, Arsenal travel to the Etihad stadium to take on current table-toppers Manchester City in a game which is crucial for both sides. While Arsenal will look to continue their march up the Premier League table, the Citizens w…



Posted on December 18th, 2011 | No Comments

Mikel Arteta – Arsenal can repeat Chelsea performance against Man City

Mikel Arteta has been an essential piece in the Arsenal midfield set up ever since his deadline day transfer from Everton. He has impressed many Arsenal fans with his footballing brain, accurate passing, ability to keep the ball and technical ability. …



Posted on December 17th, 2011 | No Comments

Stuffing The Golden Goose

Never really looked at the Camel Worriers logo before – bit odd isn’t it? A golden goose with the Blue Peter ship brining another load of middle east gold to that jewel of Northern England? Who knows, but I guess … Continue reading &#…



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